Software Engineering Manager, Vertical Lift

Boeing; Ridley Park (Delaware County); On-site; USD 172,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing in Ridley Park, PA, seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead a diverse team responsible for software and test development for vertical lift programs, including V-22 Osprey and H-47 Chinook. The role oversees lifecycle activities from modeling to fielding and coordinates across IPTs.

This leadership position requires strong project planning, staffing, and customer engagement to ensure timely delivery and continuous process improvements; onsite work is required in Ridley Park, PA.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a software development or engineering setting.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance or higher.
• 5+ years of experience in software development lifecycle.
• 3+ years of experience leading project plans and execution.
• 3+ years of experience developing execution plans, schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineers through full lifecycle development, from modeling to testing and analysis.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage software teams, fostering inclusion and innovation.
• Collaborate with customers and IPTs to define expectations and deliver solutions.
• Drive project execution, staffing, and process improvements across programs.
• Provide technical oversight and contribute to proposals and budget management.
• Ensure timely delivery and alignment with company technology strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Security Clearance

Software Lifecycle

Project Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Mentoring/Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. The Boeing Company is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our Vertical Lift software team located in Ridley Park, PA. As a part of our dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to creatively solve complex technical problems on multiple Boeing programs, including the V-22 Osprey, the H-47 Chinook, and other Vertical Lift and aerospace platforms. As a Software Engineering Manager at Boeing, you will lead and support a diverse team of software development engineers. This is a unique opportunity to manage full lifecycle software development for the most sophisticated military and commercial platforms in the world. The successful candidate will lead a software engineering team responsible for software and test development for a Vertical Lift platform. Our teams develop mission, vehicle, and flight control software, as well as modeling, simulation, testing, and analysis, for the V-22 Osprey and H-47 Chinook aircraft. We also support software projects throughout The Boeing Company. Responsibilities include integrating team activities with the other Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and across numerous programs; managing successful projects, day-to-day work assignments, staffing, personnel development, skills management, and team training. The lifecycle of the team’s products spans all activities from proposal development through aircraft fielding and resolution of field issues. Additional responsibilities include maintaining overall tools and processes, supporting ongoing process improvements, and coordinating software customer interface. The manager also provides oversight of technical issues/solutions, build plans, creates project status briefings, proposal inputs, and administration issues. This position requires project, people, and technical leadership; customer engagement; participation in design reviews; conducting employee development and employee reviews; as well as cost account management of team budgets and schedules. The position will require management of resources and priorities across multiple software development and IR&D projects. Join us and become a driving force in shaping the future of aerospace technology!

Position Responsibilities

• Lead software engineers through the full lifecycle of software development, from modeling and simulation to testing and analysis
• Recruit, hire, mentor, and manage teams of software developers, fostering their career growth and building a strong team culture based on inclusion, innovation, and respect
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and motivate the team to achieve common objectives through effective teamwork
• Collaborate with customers and other leaders to clearly define expectations and deliver exceptional solutions
• Drive innovation by looking beyond current practices and utilizing creative thinking to discover new opportunities and solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform and implement the company's technology strategy, with a special focus on execution and timely delivery
• Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in Software Engineering
• Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and set operational goals
• Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers, and lead process improvements
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
• Lead and support Proposals, Requests for Information/Proposal, including both Technical and Non-Technical writing and estimating
• Manage projects including baselining, execution and control account management

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Ridley Park, PA.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience)

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance or higher for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. citizenship
• 5+ years of experience in software development lifecycle
• 3+ years of experience facilitating/leading and executing project plans
• 3+ years of experience developing project execution plans, schedules and budgets

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance or higher for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. citizenship
• Experience attracting, developing, and challenging world class developers with a passion to drive excellence in software development
• Broad technical experience in programming languages, development environments, operating systems, validation, and verification, and in emerging technology and engineering standards
• Experience using automation techniques to increase the pace and flexibility to the enterprise
• Experience in informing and implementing a company’s technology strategy, with special focus on execution and ensuring timely delivery
• Familiarity with DO-178 software certification methodology
• Previous experience with US DOD software development is a plus
• Previous experience in a multidisciplinary engineering organization working with cross functional teams
• Experience in software product development. Understanding how to create software products in a platform ecosystem is ideal
• Experience in project execution and earned value management techniques

Travel

Up to 10%

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Pay & Benefits

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $171,700 - $232,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 20, 2026

Export Control Requirements

• 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.